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WebQuests

What is it?WebQuests A Web Quest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet, as defined by Bernie Dodge of San Diego State UniversityWeb Quests Focus on Project-Based Instruction“Project-Based learning is defined as a comprehensive approach to classroom learning designed to engage a student’s investigation of an authentic problem, including an in-depth study of a topic worth learning.”*Web Quests can provide a project-based learning environment that allows the teacher to integrate technology with higher-order thinking skills.Web Quests supprt the Florida Sunshine State Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards,How can I use it?Here are some resources that will help you get started with creating a WebQuest and examples.
The WebQuest Page includes available training materials and examples of the WebQuest lesson format.
Webquest TemplateEducational World
A Matrix of Webquests
Teacher Tap -WebQuests Resources
Project Based Learning
Project Based LearningEdutopia - Why Teach with Project-based LearningProject Based Learning Checklists to support Project Based Learning and evaluation